Astrophytum asterias Mesemb 'Un Pico' A very distinctive

'Un Pico'  A very distinctive form of this popular species

It seems that in high light they grow compact and in lower light the leaves are longer

The spines look to me like little insects

Flowers are orange and white and have the distinct carrion smell Stapeliads are famous for

Dudleya brittonii Family: Crassulaceae

Astrophytum asterias Mesemb 'Un Pico' A very distinctiveAstrophytum asterias Every collection should have one! An unusual spineless cactus with tufts of white hair. Every plant is different so some plants will have lots of flecking, others none, and everything in between. Makes beautiful yellow flowers with a red throat in summer. Fairly easy to care for, except it can be very fussy about overwatering especially in winter. In fact, you probably shouldn't water it at all during the winter. Can take light